Master the art of cooking aromatic, delicious fish porridge with sweet, non-fishy meat.

Cooking fish porridge is not challenging, but without caution, it can easily turn fishy, losing the inherent sweetness of the fish. Discover how to prepare tasty, non-fishy fish porridge.

Add a twist to your nutritious morning with this delightful fish porridge that will make your whole family fall in love. Showcase your cooking skills with this tempting and intriguing dish for your family today!

Delicious and nutritious fish porridge for the whole family

Ingredients for the fish porridge dish

- 2 slices of carp or tilapia (choose tilapia or carp for fewer bones)

- 3 dried shallots

- 1 small piece of ginger

- 2 stalks of green onions

- 1 bunch of small basil leaves

- 1/2 can of glutinous rice (equivalent to a can of Ông Thọ condensed milk)

- 1/2 can of brown rice (equivalent to a can of Ông Thọ condensed milk)

- Seasonings: fish sauce, salt, soup powder, pepper, cooking oil

Below is the detailed, simplest recipe for you to cook a pot of fragrant, non-fishy fish congee.

How to cook delicious and nutritious fish congee

Step 1:

- Peel and clean the ginger, then crush and finely chop it.

- Clean the fish thoroughly, place it in a bowl, add ginger, a bit of pepper, marinate the fish for about 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 2: Put a pot of water on the stove, add the fish to boil. Add 1/3 teaspoon of salt to enhance the flavor. Once the fish is cooked, remove it and carefully remove all the bones. Be precise to avoid any leftover fish bones.

Step 3:

Peel and slice the dried shallots. Heat a bit of cooking oil in a pan, sauté the shallots until golden, then remove them and let them drain.

For green onions, pluck and cut the roots, wash thoroughly, and chop finely.

Step 4: In the same pan, pour out some of the oil used for shallots into a small bowl. Add 2-3 teaspoons of cooking oil and heat it up. Add the fish and stir-fry. Season with 2 teaspoons of fish sauce and 1/2 teaspoon of soup powder, then stir well. You can intensify the flavor a bit more while stir-frying the fish; this will enhance the taste when served with porridge. Stir-fry the fish until it turns golden, then turn off the heat.

Step 5: Mix the two types of rice together and rinse thoroughly. Put the rice in a pot, add water, bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the porridge thickens. It's recommended to use a pressure cooker for a quicker result. If using a regular pot, be sure to keep an eye on it to prevent the porridge from overflowing.

Step 6: Once the porridge is thickened, add one-third of the stir-fried fish, stir well, and season to taste. Finally, serve the porridge in a bowl, add fish meat, dried shallots, green onions, finely chopped cilantro, sprinkle a bit of pepper, and enjoy. If you prefer a richer taste, add ½ teaspoon of fish sauce to the bowl of porridge. Mix well before eating, and the balanced sweetness and richness will be delightful.

This porridge is fragrant and delicious, with the sweet taste of fish, a hint of ginger's spicy aroma, mixed with various aromatic herbs, and a touch of richness from the fried shallots. The harmonious combination of these simple yet complementary flavors will give you an amazing dining experience. Now you've completed cooking a delicious and enticing fish porridge for your family. Add this nutritious and flavorful dish to your family menu!

PasGo Team 

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